A Deadly Encounter at D&M’s Tiki Bar
In the quiet community of Edgewood, Maryland, a night of unexpected violence has left the Harford County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) piecing together the circumstances of a fatal shooting that occurred just after midnight. The serene night was shattered by gunfire, prompting an urgent response from local law enforcement.
The Incident Unravels
Responding to reports of a shooting in the 2200 block of Pulaski Highway, deputies from the Southern Precinct of the HCSO rushed to the scene. Their investigation led them to D&M’s Tiki Bar and Crab Deck, where they discovered a male victim with severe gunshot wounds. Identified as Dajuan Simmons of Aberdeen, the victim’s injuries proved fatal despite the immediate and fervent life-saving efforts by deputies and medical personnel. Simmons was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival at the University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Medical Center.
A Call to Action
As the HCSO’s Criminal Investigations Division delves into the case, authorities are reaching out to the community for assistance. Anyone with information or video footage that could shed light on this tragic event is urged to come forward. The Metro Crime Stoppers Tip Line, at 1-866-7Lockup, offers a means for anonymous tips, with the promise of a cash reward of up to $2,000 for information that leads to an arrest and indictment in this case.